Exploring Paulin's Groundbreaking Journey into Diver Watch Design with Their Latest Creation: The Mara

Recent standouts from Glasgow’s watch scene are the porcelain dials from AnOrdain, and its sibling brand, Paulin, has now also made some waves. Paulin has successfully risen to the challenge of creating a diver watch, inspired by conversations with established dive watch connoisseur, Jason Heaton. The newcomer to their product portfolio, Mara, takes its name from the Scottish Gaelic term meaning ‘of the sea.’

Available in dark blue or black, the Mara smartly utilizes the cushion-style case from Paulin’s Modul line, enhancing it with a rounded, chunkier feel to match its nautical spirit. It boasts Paulin’s largest case dimensions: 39.7mm diameter and 13.5mm thick, including a pronounced domed sapphire crystal glass, and a lug-to-lug measure of 48mm.

The attention to detail extends to the dial, where Paulin’s flair for graphical styling is seen in a host of designer features. Its text and logo feature the brand’s unique ‘Wim’ typeface, while playful geometric markers are teasingly imperfect from hand-applied Super-LumiNova relief printing. The balance between the watch’s utility and its visual appeal is captivating, reminding us of designers’ ability to wield restraint to great effect. The reliable automatic La Joux-Perret G101 movement powers the Mara within, a time-tested favourite of both Paulin and AnOrdain brands. Overall, the Paulin Mara is a study in how to merge an innovative graphic design with effective functionality in a dive watch.